How To Fix XT671 - Only requests with status 'to be approved' can be activated locally

XT671 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Only requests with status 'to be approved' can be activated locally

What causes this issue?

Request <LS>&V1&</> is already active, or has been deleted.
You can use the function <LS>Activate inactive requests</> if the QA
approval procedure is activated, but the QA system is unavailable. You
cannot import requests that have not been approved in this case. To
import these requests, you need to activate them locally.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT671 - Only requests with status 'to be approved' can be activated locally ?

  The SAP error message XT671, which states "Only requests with status 'to be approved' can be activated locally," typically occurs in the context of transport requests in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to activate a transport request that is not in the correct status for local activation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to activate a transport request that is not in the "to be approved" status. Transport requests must go through a specific workflow, and only those that are pending approval can be activated locally. Common causes include:
  
  The transport request has already been released.
  The transport request is in a status that does not allow local activation (e.g., "completed," "rejected," or "in process").
  The request may have been moved to a different status due to changes in the transport management system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Transport Request:
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer